| Author |
Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
| Title |
Richard Carvel — Volume 08
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Carvel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Richard Carvel — Volume 08" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows Richard Carvel, a young man entangled in the tumultuous events of the American Revolutionary War, showcasing his romantic interests, personal turmoil, and the harsh realities of conflict. The opening of the narrative portrays Richard's grief following Mr. Swain's death and his complex feelings for Dorothy and Patty, two women pivotal in his life. As Richard prepares to depart for war, he is consumed by heartache and reflection, toggling between his responsibilities as a soldier and his affections—he grapples with the emerging tensions of patriotism against loyalty, underscored by his relationships. The setting transitions from personal loss to the looming specter of war, escalating into a conflict involving rich character dynamics, moral dilemmas, and a portrayal of camaraderie amidst the indifference of fate. As Richard prepares for battle, he feels the weight of his decisions and their implications for those he loves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Maryland -- History -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5372 |
| Release Date |
Oct 18, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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